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Salary: USD 85,000 - 134,200 / annual
Chobani, a purpose-driven food company and America's No. 1 yogurt brand, is seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to lead and expand responsible sourcing initiatives across the enterprise. This role bridges day-to-day execution and strategic development, partnering with Procurement, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Legal, Regulatory, Quality, and business stakeholders to ensure suppliers meet ethical, social, and environmental requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
**Supplier Onboarding & Compliance:** Partner with Sourcing teams to onboard new suppliers and ingredients against Chobani's Regulatory, Supplier Quality, and Responsible Sourcing requirements. Manage compliance tracking via SRM Scorecard reporting, escalate issues, and oversee new supplier setup in SAP systems.
**Responsible Sourcing Program Management:** Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Responsible Sourcing Program. Monitor emerging regulations and industry standards to keep Chobani ahead of evolving requirements. Develop documentation, metrics, dashboards, and reporting.
**Supplier Risk & Due Diligence:** Lead risk assessments and due diligence reviews for new and existing suppliers using Sedex and EcoVadis platforms. Partner with category managers to prioritize and develop mitigation plans for identified risks, including research on solutions for key ingredient and supply chain risks.
**Data Analytics & Reporting:** Develop and maintain supplier risk, compliance, and program dashboards. Analyze data to surface trends, emerging risks, and opportunities. Support annual ESG, sustainability, regulatory, and compliance reporting.
**Supplier Engagement & Training:** Conduct supplier outreach to strengthen responsible sourcing performance. Support training for procurement teams and suppliers. Participate in industry forums and benchmarking initiatives.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, intellectually curious, and results-driven, with strong data management and analytical capabilities. This role requires advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, database tools, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high accuracy and accountability.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Risk Management, Sustainability, ESG, Compliance, or Responsible Sourcing
- Experience conducting supplier due diligence and risk assessments
- Experience working with third-party risk monitoring platforms and supplier management systems
- Experience supporting audit, compliance, or sustainability initiatives (preferred)
- Experience with e-sourcing tools, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), or procurement platforms (preferred)
- Strong understanding of responsible sourcing principles and supply chain due diligence practices
- Knowledge of human rights due diligence frameworks, Modern Slavery regulations, Forced Labor Prevention requirements, ESG and sustainability standards, supplier risk management methodologies, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent project management and organizational capabilities
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Power BI proficiency
- Ability to develop persuasive presentations
- Proficiency with data tracking, reporting tools, and process documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills, both internally and externally
